The Paddocks is in Trelewis, Treharris and in Merthyr Tydfil district. CF46 6DQ is located in the Bedlinog and Trelewis electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. This postcode has been in use since 2013-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Paddocks, Trelewis, Treharris, CF46 6DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF46 6DP, CF46 6DL, CF46 6DJ, CF46 6DH, CF46 6DR, CF46 6DN, CF46 6DE, CF46 6DF, CF46 6BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF46 6DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF46 6DQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.9% | 30.9% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 51.5% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 9.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46% | 41.6% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 28.9% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 22.7% | 6.7% | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.7% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.6% | 23.1% | -4.5% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 9.9% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 16.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.9% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 16% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 27.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.2% | 98.7% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97% | 95.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.7% | 37.2% | 21.5% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Paddocks was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% lower than the Bedlinog and Trelewis average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
The Paddocks has the 10th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bedlinog and Trelewis and the 36th lowest crime rate of 189 local areas in Merthyr Tydfil .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Paddocks, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-03-03 | £412,310 |
| 4 The Paddocks, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, a newly built property | £249,995 | 2015-06-05 | £384,670 |
| 2 The Paddocks, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil Detached, an established residential building | £242,500 | 2013-10-18 | £435,678 |
CF46 6DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trelewis Primary School Trelewis , Treharris CF46 6AH | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanfabon Infants School Bryncelyn Avenue , Nelson CF46 6HL | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llancaeach Junior School Commercial Street , Nelson CF46 6NF | - not rated | 1,345 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road , Edwardsville CF46 5NE | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenhill Primary School Penywrlod , Gelligaer CF82 8EU | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llancaiach Fawr Visitors Centre | Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Gelligaer Road | 586 yd | |
| The Sunflower Cakery | Unit A, 13 Commercial Street | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ffaldcaiach Inn | Ffaldcaiach Inn, Ffaldcaiach High Street, Trelewis | 520 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | Royal Oak Hotel, Shingrig Road | 948 yd | |
| Lord Nelson Inn | The Lord Nelson Inn, 4 Commercial Street | 1,059 yd | |
| The Hollybush | Hollybush Inn, Llwyncelyn Terrace | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joes Fish Shop | Brooke House Gelligaer Road, Trelewis | 269 yd | |
| The New Nelson Kebab House | 11 Commercial Street | 1,056 yd | |
| Webbers Fish Bar | Shop Unit, 17 Commercial Street | 1,081 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.